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Clean Heels dazzle in Dragon's Den

Clean Heels dazzle in Dragon's Den

Article Published: Wednesday 18th March, 2015 - 11:53am



An entrepreneurial mum-of-two's ingenious shoe accessory has walked away with the backing of Kelly Hoppen MBE and Deborah Meaden following a successful pitch on Dragons' Den.

Fashion-loving Ally Stevenson, from Stubbington, in Hampshire, created multi-purpose heel stoppers Clean Heels to prevent women from sinking into soft ground when they walk in heels outdoors, and also to protect the heels themselves from damage and dirt.

British made Clean Heels also makes walking in heels easier and more comfortable; thanks to the rubber base providing increased support and allowing better balance. Already flying off the shelves in BHS, among other respected retailers, the product is now ready to take its next step to success with Dragons Deborah and Kelly, who have agreed to lay out £50,000 in return for a 12.5% share each in the business.

Commenting on the investment, Kelly said: "The simplicity and versatility of Clean Heels totally won me over. They're a discrete, inexpensive item that every woman who wears heels should own. "

Deborah added: "They're a must for outdoors when the ground isn't great to walk on, they also help women to move around better in heels and they actually extend the life of the shoe itself."

Ally, a mum-of-two, came up with the idea for Clean Heels a decade ago when she was a guest at an outdoor wedding reception. She popped beer bottle tops under her high heels to help her stand on the grass during a speech and decided there and then to come up with a more permanent solution.

After testing out numerous styles and materials, Ally settled on a neat design. Clean Heels are soft, yet flexible, so they provide enough support and are also easy to attach and remove.

"Women will never stop wearing heels and Clean Heels means they don't have to worry about sinking into soft ground outdoors, or about damaging or dirtying the heels," comments Ally. "A gorgeous pair of heels can make women feel more confident and sexy but that evaporates if you're left teetering on mud or grass. These little tools empower women who wear high shoes and gives them the choice to wear the designs they want, where they want."

The tiny heel stoppers, which are available in clear or black, are also popular for use indoors to prevent delicate floors from stiletto dents and eliminate the "clack-clack" noise heels can make on hard floors.

Each pair of Clean Heels Heel Stoppers costs £4.99 and are reusable. Cleanheels.co.uk customers receive a free pack with every order.

Clean Heels also makes Heel Sleeves, a barely visible 'coat' for heels that protects from damage. Heel Sleeves cost £3.90 for a pack of two.

www.cleanheels.co.uk

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